BRITAIN’S three female party leaders united yesterday to launch an alliance against Westminster austerity — but ruled out speaking for each other in TV election debates.
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon set out her “new approach to politics” in Parliament alongside Plaid Cymru’s Leanne Wood and Green Party leader Natalie Bennett.
Ms Sturgeon — dubbed the most powerful woman in British politics — was in London to meet Tory PM David Cameron for the first time since taking the reins from Alex Salmond.
Wales reporter DAVID NICHOLSON looks at the political scene as budget rows take centre-stage and Welsh Labour gains a new leader
LUKE FLETCHER outlines Plaid Cymru bold plans for wide-ranging policy consultations with trade unions in Wales
In the first of a series of interviews with leaders of progressive parties in Wales ahead of the May 7 Senedd election DAVID NICHOLSON talks to Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth



